EAST HIGH SCHOOL

East High School is a public high school that is part of the Aurora East USD 131 school district, located in Aurora, IL with about 3,904 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 221 teachers, East High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

East High School, located at 500 Tomcat Lane in Aurora, Illinois, serves as one of the primary secondary education institutions within the East Aurora School District 131. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is well-known for its rich history and its commitment to serving a diverse student body. The campus functions as a hub for academic, athletic, and extracurricular engagement, striving to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its core curriculum, East High School places a strong emphasis on fostering school spirit and community pride, famously represented by their mascot, the "Tomcat." The school offers a wide array of programs, including advanced placement courses, vocational training, and competitive sports teams, all designed to cater to the varied interests and talents of its students. By providing a comprehensive support system and a collaborative learning environment, East High School aims to empower its students to become productive, responsible, and engaged citizens.

For more information, contact East High School at (630) 299-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 Tomcat Ln
Aurora, IL 60505-5006
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EAST HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Aurora, IL with about 3,904 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
3,904
Teachers:
221
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 3,904 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
87.8%
Black or African American
7.4%
White
2.4%
Two or more races
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.